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An ode to Bristol's boozers before coronavirus

Colin Moody takes a loving look at Bristol's beloved pubs, in this pre-coronavirus photoessay.

Hannah Vickers and Colin Moody

People's History

Time flies by when you’re smashing teeth on concrete: Dean Lane Skatepark through the ages

Daniel Higginson

Photography

Photos: St Pauls Carnival in all its glory

Norberto Fernández Soriano

Photography

Photos: Shutting down Broadmead to protest the environmental impact of fast fashion

On Saturday, hundreds of people took part in a protest in Bristol city centre organised by Extinction Rebellion to raise awareness of the environmental costs of the fashion industry.

Norberto Fernández Soriano

Photography

Photos: A Vibrant Youth

Seb Peters

Photography

Photos: The faces of Bristol's Grand Iftar

Samar Khan

Photography

Photos: Voices from behind the counter

Those working in our city’s food joints have unique insights into their local communities and their own stories to tell.

Thomas Katan

Photography

Photoessay: Luvvers in Bristol

Some snaps of beauty amid the bullshit.

Colin Moody

Photography

Photoessay: Coexist's last 48 hours at Hamilton House

We documented Coexist's last 48 hours at Hamilton House. The social enterprise is leaving after 10 years at the Stokes Croft cultural hub.

Norberto Fernández Soriano

Photography

Carnival is back - just in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary!

Since starting in 1968, St Pauls Carnival has become recognised as one of Bristol’s most iconic and culturally significant events. After three years off, Carnival is now back thanks to the hard graft of many in the local community.

Beezer and Mark Simmons

Photography

City were on a high, but which way will the Robins fly?

Striking photos from the stands at Ashton Gate and a few words from a diehard Robins fan.

Norberto Fernández Soriano and Stanley Hughes

Photography

Photo essay: Different sides of Southmead

A few photos show the vibrancy of the often-maligned neighbourhood of Southmead.

Colin Moody

City

Bristol’s vibrant urban farming scene

Urban goats, mushrooms and Bristolian salad: how local city farmers are taking food production into their own hands.

Laurie King

Photography

The cared-for become carers

Elm Tree Farm is a working farm in Stapleton providing support and training to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Photographer Esther May Campbell spent a year documenting it.

Esther May Campbell

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Photos: thousands march against austerity

Bristolians marched against austerity last Saturday in a powerful display of opposition to government.

Norberto Fernández Soriano

Bristol and Beyond

A picture of Somalis in Bristol

An intimate look at one of Bristol’s biggest communities.

Kirsty Mackay

Photography

Clash Of The Skaters: Bristol Roller Derby

Roller derby is a fascinating, fast-paced yet relatively obscure sport – we went down to the recent Bristol Championships event in Bristol to capture images from the frontline.

Norberto Fernández Soriano

Ideas and Action

Woodcuts & Inks: Carving political messages

Old school printmaking processes are revived to produce campaign materials in the run up to the general election

Dean Ayotte

Photography

Tearing up Asda car park - The Bristol cruiser scene

Tokyo, L.A, Cribbs Causeway: the cruiser scene is alive and well in Bristol

Norberto Fernández Soriano and Adam Cantwell-Corn

Reports

"We invite you to join us": Activists occupy Cheltenham Road library

Domestic violence campaigners have occupied the historic Cheltenham Road Library to protest a lack of social housing.

Dean Ayotte and Koel Mukherjee

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Photoessay: keeping printing press alive

The Cable spent a morning at the Letterpress Collective to catch a glimpse of a near vanished industry…

Dean Ayotte

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A hard day’s night

It’s not just the tooth fairy working hard all night – Britain’s three million (and counting) night workers are too. Documented here are just a few members of Bristol’s nocturnal workforce: people who keep the city humming along while the rest of us are tucked up in bed or enjoying a long evening...

Norberto Fernández Soriano and Adam Cantwell-Corn

Visuals

Subvertising in Bristol: ‘A service to your local community’

The art of hijacking Bristol’s billboards to create new meaning

Alec Saelens

Photography

"Subvertising" feats continue in Bristol

Subverts with a wicked take on stories in our city continue to appear

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An ode to Bristol's boozers before coronavirus

Time flies by when you’re smashing teeth on concrete: Dean Lane Skatepark through the ages

Photos: St Pauls Carnival in all its glory